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Period: Mid-20th Century
Museum-Worthy Akoya Pearl Convertible Necklace, 64", An Unparalleled Treasure
Located in Northampton, MA
This magnificent convertible cultured Akoya pearl necklace is a rare and regal example of mid-20th century high jewelry.
This is a once-in-a-generation piece: museum-worthy, deeply collectible, and functionally royal in construction. It is quite simply an unparalleled treasure of vintage pearl craftsmanship.
Composed of 64.5 inches of luminous, exceptionally large Akoya pearls—ranging from 9.3mm to 9.7mm—this necklace is not only stunning in scale but unmatched in versatility, construction, and quality.
The necklace is ingeniously crafted in seven interchangeable segments, each tipped with a white gold clasp set with twelve .02 carat transitional cut diamonds—for a total of 84 hand-cut transitional diamonds weighing approximately 1.68 carats.
The seven sections can be connected in various combinations to create multiple wearable lengths, from a single opera strand to a double choker and everything in between, including bracelets.
This adaptable design echoes the bespoke nature of European royal jewelry, which often incorporated convertible elements to transition seamlessly from courtly daywear to formal gala adornment.
Segment Breakdown:
1 strand of 16.5"
1 strand of 18"
2 strands of 7.5"
3 connector strands of 2.5"
Total weight: 183 grams
To encounter cultured Akoya pearls of this size and quality is nothing short of extraordinary. Akoya pearls—cultured from the Pinctada fucata oyster—are traditionally admired for their delicate size and mirror-like luster. Pearls measuring above 9mm are exceptionally rare, particularly in strands where all pearls are so uniform in shape, color, and size. This necklace is a masterclass in pearl matching: each gem is nearly perfectly round with a soft, creamy natural tone and a nearly blemish-free surface—indicators of the finest grading possible at the time.
Even more extraordinary, these pearls display orient, the elusive spectral shimmer that appears to move just beneath the surface of the nacre. Orient is most often associated with natural pearls, as it occurs when nacre is extremely thick and finely layered. Its presence here suggests not only the age and integrity of the pearls, but also a degree of natural beauty that rivals the finest natural pearls in museum collections.
Each of the seven connectors is finished with a refined 18k white gold cap, channel-set with twelve transitional cut diamonds—a cut dating from the 1930s–1940s that bridged the evolution from Old European to modern brilliant cuts. These diamonds were likely hand-cut, and their deeper proportions and open culets lend them a fiery, vintage charm that beautifully complements the soft sheen of the pearls.
Though unsigned, the workmanship is of the highest order. Each component feels robust and flawlessly executed, the connections glide with elegant precision, and the pearl stringing remains perfectly taut. This level of detail and ingenuity would not be out of place in the ateliers of Cartier, Garrard & Co., or Buccellati. While no maker’s mark has been located, the pedigree of the piece is unmistakable.
Convertible pearl...
Category
Unknown Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Rope Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold
Corocraft Retro Gaspipe Snake Necklace
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
Corocraft Retro Gaspipe Snake Necklace from the 1940's. Flexible gilt cable with pave accented snake head and tail with emerald paste eyes. Closes with hook under snake's head. 21" l...
Category
American Retro Vintage Mid-20th Century Rope Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Turquoise, Coral, Onyx, Multi-strands Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Particular necklace mounted with strands of coral and onyx and, in the middle, a flower of turquoise paste.
Coral 18.00 gr
Onyx 70 gr
Turquoise Paste 10.00 gr
Total Weight 100.20
RF ...
Category
Italian Retro Vintage Mid-20th Century Rope Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Onyx, Turquoise
Vintage Rare Signed Georges Lenfant 18 Karat Rope Twist Chain
Bracelet Set
Located in New York, NY
Georges Lenfant Convertible Necklace and Bracelet Set
c. 1960s
18K yellow gold, rope-twist chaîne d’ancre construction, concealed clasps
Extremely rare
longer necklace together w...
Category
French Retro Mid-20th Century Rope Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CoCo Chanel 1950s Renaissance Sautoir
Located in New York, NY
Early CoCo Chanel sautoir fabricated by Robert Goossens of Renaissance inspiration, composed of deep ruby pate de verre beads flanked by rondelles of crystal brilliants and small faux pearls. There are gilt filigree lantern...
Category
French Renaissance Vintage Mid-20th Century Rope Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Braided Knot Woven Mesh Intertwined Collar Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Unisex Braided Knot Woven Mesh Intertwined Interlocked Chain Link Modernist Elegant Choker Collar Necklace, Gold Plated
Very good condition. Only ...
Category
German Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Rope Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Locket WITH Natural Emerald , NO CHAIN
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Locket and Natural Emerald
Heart Locket is 12 inch wide and 1.3 Inch long
CHAIN IS NOT AVAILABLE
Natural Brazilian Emerald , Pear shape , approx...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Rope Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 59 Inch Rope Chain Necklace
Located in Westport, CT
An original antique 18K yellow thick gold rope chain necklace, circa 1950's. This magnificent chain measures an impressive 58.75 inches long, 7.50 mm w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rope Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
LBVintage Mother of Pearl Buttons on braided cord One of a Kind Necklace
By Lorraines
Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a Stunning, Handmade, One of a Kind, Vintage Mother of Pearl Button Necklace. These gorgeous, hand carved, genuine Mothe...
Category
Southeast Asian Artisan Mid-20th Century Rope Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl
18 K Yellow Gold Vintage Coral Rope Torsade Necklace Bracelet
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Rare 18 K yellow Gold Torsade featuring a twisted gold chain and deep red coral bead necklace. It can be worn at two different lengths, 43 cm and 61 c...
Category
Post-War Vintage Mid-20th Century Rope Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
70" Black Czechoslovakian Jet Faceted Crystal Bead Long Rope Necklace, Mid 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
A chic vintage necklace! A single strand of jet-black Czech crystals fastened with a goldtone springring clasp. A simple and stylish long 70 in rope necklace which can be worn single...
Category
Czech Mid-20th Century Rope Necklaces
Materials
Crystal
$448 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Christian Dior GROSSE 1967 Extra Thick Silver Gold Spiral Rope Chunky Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1967 Vintage Unisex Extra Thick Silver Gold Spiral Rope Chain Chunky Modernist Necklace
Very excellent condition. 100% genuine.
A unique piece. Rare to find. ...
Category
German Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Rope Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Unusual French Gilt Rope Bow Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Unusual French Gilt Rope Bow Necklace from the 1950's. Super intricate construction with 2 necklaces attached to one clasp. One is high on neck and the other has a bow with self chai...
Category
French Artisan Vintage Mid-20th Century Rope Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Mid Century Floral Watch Pendant Necklace By Caravelle, 1960s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- 30" twisted rope chain by Monet (signed on hang tag and clasp)
- 1.5" diameter mechanical watch pendant by Caravelle (signed on watch face)
- Gold plated
- Clasp closure
- Circa 1960s
- Estate acquired
- Excellent vintage condition, chain is not original to piece
PLEASE NOTE: This watch is currently ticking and keeping time, but due to the vintage nature of this item we cannot guarantee the watch will continue to work as sometimes even shipping a watch can cause the movement to stop working. Watch movements can be serviced by a watch repair...
Category
Unknown Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Rope Necklaces
$199 Sale Price
20% Off
Natural 7.60 Carat Loose Dark Purple Amethyst Trilliant Shape from Brazil
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Amethyst
Weight : 7.60 Carats
Dimensions : 14x13.4x8.9 mm
Clarity : Eye Clean
Origin : Brazil
Color: Purple
Shape:Trillion
Certificate: On Demand
Month: February
Purp...
Category
Brazilian Arts and Crafts Mid-20th Century Rope Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst
$160 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Sterling Silver Pearl Rope Necklace 1960s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A quintessential vintage silver pearl rope necklace. Elegant and lustrous non-graduated pearls form a short length knotted rope. Finished with a sterling silver clasp. Forever in sty...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Rope Necklaces
Vintage Tiffany 18kt Gold Twisted Rope Necklace
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the vintage charm of this Italian-Made Tiffany Twisted Rope Chain Necklace from the 1960s, a versatile piece that adapts effortlessly to y...
Category
Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Rope Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Van Cleef Rope Gold Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A refined Van Cleef necklace in 18kt yellow gold, of rope design highlighted with round cut diamonds. Made in France, circa 1960
Weight: approximately 54.6 dwts.
Length 15 3/4 inch...
Category
French Vintage Mid-20th Century Rope Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
BOUCHERON Necklace Sautoir 18 Carat Yellow Gold Long Necklace 1960
By Boucheron
Located in Paris, FR
BOUCHERON Long necklace in 750 /000 yellow gold 18 carats, the oval-shaped links are engraved with twists, the spring ring clasp bears the BOUCHERON signature.
Sautoir Boucheron
Sig...
Category
French Vintage Mid-20th Century Rope Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany
Co. 1960
s 18K Gold Twisted Rope Vintage Multi-Strand Necklace
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of three strands of herringbone link box chain
Twisted to create meshed rope motif
Completed by press release clasp
With a hinged figure eight safety
Stamped for 18 karat g...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Rope Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage braided flat gold rope necklace (muff chain)
Located in MELBOURNE, VIC
Braided flat gold rope necklace (muff chain)
18 carat yellow gold (tested), length 182 cm
Width 2.6 mm
Weight 53.6 grams
Category
Italian Art Nouveau Mid-20th Century Rope Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Platinum, Pearl Sautoir with Diamonds, Tassel Necklace
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details:
Length: 29 inches
Metal Type: Platinum
Weight: 110.0 grams
Center Diamond Details
Shape: Rose Cut Diamonds
Carat Weight: 1.00 carat, total weight
Color: G-H
Clarity...
Category
Unknown Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Rope Necklaces
Materials
Natural Pearl, Platinum
KREISS - Vintage Sterling Silver
Enamel Pendant Necklace - Signed - Circa 1972
Located in Chatham, CA
KREISS - Vintage modernist style sterling silver and violet enamel pendant on satin rope necklace - marked 925 (sterling silver) - sterling silver clasp - signed and dated on the bac...
Category
Modernist Mid-20th Century Rope Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
LONG SAUTOIR Vintage Necklace In Platinum with Graduated White Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Long sautoir necklace with white pearls.
This is a beautiful and elegant long sautoir necklace, carefully crafted with twisted wires of platinum and embellished with a great assortm...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Rope Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Italian Mid-20th Century Coral Wrapped Rope Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Crafted at some point during the middle of the 20th century, undoubtedly in Italy, this very substantial 18K yellow gold fluted link, coral wrapped rope n...
Category
Unknown Modern Mid-20th Century Rope Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold and Silver Diamonds Amethyst Pendant/Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Charming pendant with a rope lace, flower shape, all is mounted in 9 Kt rose gold,and silver. To embellished the flower, shining diamonds with details and a drop of amethyst.
Tot wei...
Category
Italian Retro Mid-20th Century Rope Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Silver
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond, 18k Rose Gold Collarette Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage 0.20 carat sapphire and 0.02 carat diamond, 18k rose gold and 18k white gold set collarette necklace; part of our diverse necklace collection.
This exceptional, fine and impressive vintage collarette necklace has been crafted in 18k rose gold with an 18k white gold setting.
The feature cluster setting of this impressive 1950s gold necklace is embellished with a white gold individually collet set 0.02ct transitional modern brilliant round cut diamond, encompassed with six claw set round faceted cut sapphires, totaling 0.20ct.
This impressive setting suspends from an impressive coiling gold design enveloping the substantial chain.
This vintage gold collarette...
Category
Unknown Vintage Mid-20th Century Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Arezzo 1960 Italian Modernist Long Sautoir Necklace In .925 Sterling Silver
By Gucci
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist long sautoir necklace made in Arezzo.
Retro modernist long necklace, created in the city of Arezzo Italy, back in the 1960. Crafted ...
Category
Italian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Rope Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,500 Sale Price
20% Off
1960
s Coral 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Beaded Station Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of mariner links alternating in pattern with round coral beads
Coral measures 3.5 mm round - well-matched medium orangey red
Accented by doubled twisted rope chain segments...
Category
Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Rope Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Art Deco Diamond and Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage Art Deco 1940s 0.22 carat diamond and 18k yellow gold, 18k white gold set necklace; part of our diverse diamond jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and impressive Art Deco gold necklace has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting.
The feature setting the the center of the necklace has a stepped, geometric design embellished with six 18k white gold pavé set eight-cut diamonds.
Four fully articulated, linear drops suspend from the feature setting, each ornamented with a tassel design terminal to the lower border.
The diamond setting suspends from two shaped motifs via articulated swags, composed of rectangular links.
The necklace secures to the reverse of an articulated chain, also composed of rectangular links, with an integrated push fit clasp, and benefits from the additional security of a hinged safety clasp.
The necklace is hallmarked to the tongue of the clasp with the French hallmark for 18k gold (eagle's head) and the French lozenge...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin Gold Rope-Twist Necklace with Single-Cut Diamonds
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
Mauboussin Necklace composed of two strands of intertwined gold rope-twist, the front featuring floral motifs and fluted boules, embellished with old European and single-cut diamonds...
Category
French Vintage Mid-20th Century Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Antique Rope Knot Link Chain
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1950s
Item Details:
Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 19.8 grams
Measurement: 32 Inches
Condition: Excellent
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Rope Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Amethyst Beads Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An Retro amethyst beads and gold rondelles necklace, circa 1930.
Category
Retro Vintage Mid-20th Century Rope Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Mid-Century Gold Nugget Bolo in 22k
Located in Bloomington, MN
Mid-Century Gold Nugget Bolo in 22k
This Mid-Century bolo is crafted in rich 22k yellow gold and showcases a natural gold nugget centerpiece with its original organic texture and fo...
Category
Retro Mid-20th Century Rope Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold
$8,512 Sale Price
20% Off
Triple Strand Cultured Pearl Necklaces
Located in New York, NY
Lovely strands of cultured pearls in graduated lengths. The genuine cultured pearls are slightly baroque in form and measure between 7 and 8 mm. The 3 strands are endless (claspless)...
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Rope Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl
18K Gold Retro Long Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A Golden Embrace
This necklace is a testament to the art of subtlety and strength. Crafted in 1950, its retro charm is evident in the intricate weave of 18k gold, forming a rope-lik...
Category
Retro Vintage Mid-20th Century Rope Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
60" Black Czechoslovakian Jet Faceted Crystal Bead Long Rope Necklace, Mid 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
A chic vintage necklace! A single strand of jet-black Czech crystals fastened with a goldtone springring clasp. A simple and stylish long (60 in / 148 cm) rope necklace which can be ...
Category
Czech Mid-20th Century Rope Necklaces
Materials
Crystal
Couture CocoChanel-Rousselet-Style GlassGold FauxCarnelianPearl Torsade Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Beginning in the mid-1920s, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel collaborated with Parisian Louis Rousselet for a wide variety of handcrafted unsigned glass-beaded costume jewelry to compliment h...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Rope Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, Sterling Silver
Barney Reid Enamel California Abstract Modernist Pendant Necklace
By Barney Reid
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Abstract fish design in enamel over copper pendant necklace created by Barney Reid of San Diego, California. Pendant measures 2 7/8" in diameter and suspends from a 22" cord that is...
Category
American Modernist Vintage Mid-20th Century Rope Necklaces
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Certified Vintage Carved Jade Laughing Buddha Large Pendant / Necklace / Hanging
Located in New York, NY
Certified Vintage 1950s Carved Jade Laughing Buddha Large Pendant Jade Necklace/ Hanging / Decor
It is supposed to be very lucky for the household people
It is certified and certificate is attached
VINTAGE
PRE-OWNED
ESTATE PIECE from 1950.s
Highly pierced Jade Necklace
weight 177.5 Grams
Jade Measurements 3 .5 inches by 2.2 inch
Certificate is in Japanese
YOU WILL RECEIVE THIS BEAUTIFUL NECKLACE IN A PRETTY BOX...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Rope Necklaces
Materials
Jade
$1,680 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Carved Oval Turquoise Necklace in Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful antique fashion necklace, featuring five carved oval turquoises set in a station-style placement along a woven 14k yellow gold chain. Each stone is finished with intricat...
Category
Unknown Retro Mid-20th Century Rope Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Sardinian Red Coral Strand Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A necklace strand of fine Sardinian red coral beads. Circa 1960
Category
Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Rope Necklaces
Materials
Coral
18K Gold Rope Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This 18K gold necklace was created in the 1970s. It is designed as a tapering rope of formed of braided cords, themselves formed of multiple strands of ropetwist chain. Beautifully t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rope Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$19,500
Larter
Sons 1950
s Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Vintage Scorpio Zodiac Pendant
By Larter
Sons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a round twisted wire disk centering a stylized scorpion with segmented body
Accented by twisted rope motif legs and sweeping to form the astrological sign Scorpio
Accente...
Category
Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Rope Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Coral Pearl Rope Necklace And Bracelet (Attachable)
Located in Westport, CT
An extraordinary handmade estate 14K yellow gold coral and pearl twisted rope multi-functional bracelet and necklace. The bracelet can be attached to the necklace to form an even lon...
Category
Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Rope Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Yellow Gold
$14,800 Sale Price
20% Off
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